Author's Purpose STAAR

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What is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is the reason why the author writes a text. It can be to entertain, inform, persuade, or explain.

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What does it mean to entertain in writing?

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To entertain means to write in a way that is enjoyable and engaging for the reader, often through stories or humor.

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What does it mean to inform in writing?

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To inform means to provide facts or information to the reader about a specific topic.

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What does it mean to persuade in writing?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to agree with the author's opinion or take a specific action.

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What does it mean to explain in writing?

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To explain means to clarify or make something understandable for the reader, often through step-by-step instructions.

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Example of writing that entertains:

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A funny story about a cat that learns to skateboard.

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Example of writing that informs:

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A non-fiction article about the life cycle of a butterfly.

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Example of writing that persuades:

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An advertisement encouraging people to adopt pets from shelters.

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Example of writing that explains:

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A recipe that shows how to make chocolate chip cookies.

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What is a non-fiction book?

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A non-fiction book is a text that provides factual information about real events, people, or topics.